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Compare bus, train, and flight for Washington, DC to Portsmouth, NH
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Portsmouth, NH among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $97. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $97, and a train costs an average of $170.
Distance: 436 miles (702 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$170 Average price | $116 Average price Cheapest | $139 Average price |
10h 9m Average total duration 9h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 35m Average total duration 17h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Portsmouth, NH:
A bus is $23 (€18) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Portsmouth, NH costing on average $139 (€111).
A bus is $54 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Portsmouth, NH costing on average $170 (€136).
Other travel options to Portsmouth, NH take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 39m.
Bus takes on average 17h 5m.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Portsmouth, NH
Trains from Washington, DC to Portsmouth, NH run on average 9 times per day, taking around 9h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $170 (€135) but you can travel from only $97 (€78) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:13, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 436 miles (702 km) distance in 15h 12m.
Distance 436 miles (702 km) |
Average train duration 9h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $170 (€135) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 15h 12m |
First train 6:13 AM |
Last train 10:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 6 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Washington, DC to Portsmouth, NH trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Washington, DC and Portsmouth, NH from $97 (€78). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Washington, DC to Portsmouth, NH
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Portsmouth, NH by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Portsmouth, NH, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Washington, DC to Portsmouth, NH
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
- Shake Shack
- McDonald’s
- Starbucks
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop
- Chopt Creative Salad Co.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Thunder Grill
- Johnny Rockets
- Jamba Juice
- Ladurée Union Station
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
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